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Welcome to Eyefrica's Media Contact Lens Hub, an innovative platform dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering eye care professionals across Africa. At Eyefrica, we understand the pivotal role that eye care professionals play in enhancing ocular health and vision care. Our Contact Lens Hub is a dynamic resource center offering extensive educational materials and interactive learning opportunities. Here, you will find a curated collection of insightful articles, informative podcasts, and comprehensive webinars, among other valuable resources. Each element is designed to keep you abreast of the latest advancements in contact lens technology and eye care practices, ensuring you are well-equipped to deliver exceptional patient care. We invite you to explore, learn, and grow with us at Eyefrica's Media Contact Lens Hub, where knowledge leads to eye-care empowerment.

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TFOS LIFESTYLE: Impact of Contact Lenses on Ocular Surface Disease – Dr. Kalika Bandawar

Welcome to another insightful episode of TFOS LIFESTYLE! In this video, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Kalika Bandawar as she delves into...

Cornea Frontiers

Beyond The Cornea: The Person With Keratoconus

Often, the patient with keratoconus has seen several doctors...

CONTACT LENS DISCOMFORT AND DIGITAL EYE STRAIN – The link and management

Digital eye strain is a collection of ocular and...

CONTACT LENS-INDUCED DRY EYES – look beyond lubricating drops

Despite the significant advancements and investments in creating more comfortable contact lenses, the number of people who wear them has not significantly increased worldwide. Researchers have attempted to understand the etiology of contact lens discomfort to develop effective management strategies. However, it is crucial to differentiate between discomfort and dry eye disease caused by contact lenses.

CLINICAL PEARLS IN MANAGING VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS

The etiology of VKC is multifactorial. However, the increased levels of IgE in the tear film plays a pivotal role in its occurrence. VKC is a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction with Th2 lymphocytes acting as mediators, activating basophils and eosinophils, leading to mast cell degradation and a subsequent release of histamines. The itchy sensation and conjunctival redness seen in this disease result from these reactions.

 Contact Lens Safety in Kids

Obinwanne Chukwuemeka Junior (OD, FAAO, FLVPEI, FSLS) obinwannejr@gmail.com; Head Of Cornea,...

Cornea Frontiers: Therapeutic Applications of Scleral Lenses…The Fluid Reservoir and More!

Scleral lenses are rigid gas permeable lenses that sit...